Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. TheReviewer12
    May 4, 2020
    10
    I give this review a 10/10. The world plays, the lyrics, the beats, everything is good about the album. People are only trying to say it's not good because they are still stuck thinking he will release an album like MMLP and TES. We are in different era people, if those albums came out in 2020, they would have been rated not good/10
  2. Tinonym
    May 15, 2020
    10
    After some month, this album is not annoying like most of albums nowadays. What can I say, it's Eminem, and that's it
  3. Eyanronaldo
    May 16, 2020
    10
    There isn't any other album in 2020 that'll beat the intelligence of this album.
  4. Renegade313
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    What a **** masterpiece. Everyone hating on this album show how dumb people are and that even though people are entitled to their opinion, it doesn't mean they should be heard.
  5. Alex_RGH
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    man i don't see anything bad in this album
    everything is good
    you want content? he gave you. i don't care what some these critics are saying about Darkness and "family song". it's so clear how dumb it is
    but content is nice on some songs
    word play out of this world man
    beat selection is nice
  6. Areeb10
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing variety. Some of the best flows from Eminem ever. Really good features
  7. cbrekke94
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Wordplay is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  9. OverBoost2004
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor,Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor, sendo pra mim a melhor música desse álbum, Godzilla, que têm a participação de Juice, e o maior speed verse de Eminem em toda sua carreira.… Expand
  10. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    it is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with bigit is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with big tracklist, I don't have a problem with length. 20 tracks and half of them are not great, the same structure and writing is repeated. This has been a problem with every Eminem album. There are some solid features like Juice Wrld and Anderson Paak. My favorite track is "Godzilla".… Expand
  11. LegendKing23
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest album of all time. And the best album of 2020. Only Eminem can release a better album than this. Album is filled with masterpieces.
  12. parsa1383
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums he ever released . i don't know how to critics review his albums but i and stans loved it
  13. naama21
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterpiece I love everything about this album there is no bad song oh God I will is the best outro ever… Expand
  14. Bellator06
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    flow on many tracks is just amazing , production is impressive and its nice to see Em talking about some important issues of society {gun violence , domestic abuse} , overall a top 5 Eminem album for me
  15. pretentious555
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Fantastic production, great technical skill, occasionally kneecapped by some awkward wordplay, but nevertheless a solid return to form.
  16. Karmapop
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    The critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues toThe critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues to unearth.

    Eminem is the rap dad, spitting line after line of double and triple entendres. When was the last time a mainstream rap album had you actually laughing over and over? Some of these verses verge on a modern pop-culturally aware shakespearian comedy. Not only has he continued to hone his lyrical craft to levels best compared with famous poets, but the technical prowess of his delivery adds an entirely new level of artistry.    … Expand
  17. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Eminem's latest work gives some nostalgia from his previous work. His brutally honest and somewhat out-of-line choice of words in most of his tracks are accompanied by cheap underwhelming production.
  18. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Eminem siendo versátil y amoldándose a la actualidad es agradable de ver, porque eso significa que le importa su crecimiento como artista. Darkness debería ser la mejor canción del 2020.
  19. Jdkksb
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Overlooked and massively underrated. Especially "Darkness" which is a masterpiece full of wordplay, double and even triple entendres and a meaningfull message.
  20. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This album is the best thing that happened to me in 2020.When i heard that woman scream on the intro song i said HE'S BACK, BABY!!!.Thank you Slim Shady, thank you making this album for us.
  21. Ehrenmann
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    This has something for everybody its truly a good EP, you got deep **** like Darkness and leavin Heaven. And if you just want fun than Obviusly Godzilla and Those kinda nights , but if your all about skill Yah Yah and I Will is what you wanna hear. In generall there only was one song i didnt like, namely In to Deep, but the rest was absolutly lit
  22. siyabulela
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    good lp since recovery era.. the repeat value in it.. I can go the whole day
  23. WaYne2k3
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Solid_album_and_can_be_defined_as_a_lyrical_and_technical_masterpiece_if_you'd_throw_out_songs_like_"Those_kinda_nights",_"Never_Love_again"_"Marsh"_"Little_Engine"_"Stepdad'._Other_than_that_Darkness,_I_Will,_You_Gon'_Learn,_Yah_Yah,_Unaccomodating,_Premonition_,are_NEW_ERA_RAP_CLASSICS
  24. Luizamnz
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Solid album. Tracks like In Too Deep, Leaving Heaven and You Gon' Learn are **** masterpieces. Entered my top 5!
  25. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Easily one of the best Eminem albums in a LONG time. Some of the best production he's had since TES, lyricism on point, features are all great. I could go on and on, great album. Wish it stuck with the theme a bit more.
  26. HG_Kitara
    Nov 20, 2020
    4
    What Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it worksWhat Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it works very well, such as the star track "Darkness". His typical writing, flow and production habits pop up here which are at some points laughable. Overall, its a mixed bag with mostly negative points to make.… Expand
  27. Noajoyc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    As expected, Em outdid himself, giving us classic lyrical album that you could pass on to your grandkids. Love everything on this. 10/10 rating for me!
  28. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    love Eminem and this is such a good album definitely needed and helped me get through 2020!!
  29. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 18, 2020
    5
    Eh. That’s all I really have to say about this thing. Just eh. Eminem delivers his “bars” like a commanding officer. Lyrics are mostly quite cringeworthy and corny. Really quite a shame how much Eminem has gotten worse since his prime, however at least this is better than Revival and Kamikaze. Wouldn’t really recommend.
  30. Dax_the_janitor
    Dec 18, 2020
    7
    Overall, this is a solid album, but it could easily do without following songs: Leaving Heaven, Farewell, Stepdad, Never Love Again, In Too Deep and Those Kinda Nights. The reason for why these are not great songs, is bad production, boring flow and, sometimes, corny bars. The rest of the album though, is great.
  31. MichaelKR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличный альбом, но сильной смысловой нагрузки от него не ждите.… Expand
  32. Sonic_Shady
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Its really good fish musicydldo6odyoxydlyyldxylydpoxypxoydyoodyyiccot tootvotv0yv0vyvy00ycct9c9t9c9t9cyc0jcjdjjsidudidjffjhdndhhsiziodkfkjdnfnfjdjkdjfkfkfkkdkfjfjkdkfkckkdkfjhfjgkkckffeninisindnidindninidindjodhinifbucebu0euebu0cebu0ececce0huechi0cedcninei0nicdhi0ceih0ececschidhi0xbu0buxecebu0dbu0x0huurhi0dcih0ijdc0cdcdji0cdcd ddc ****
  33. MuhammadDaniel
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album,Lyrical Are Great..I'm Not A Stan..But The Beat Was Fire.....He Still Got That Energy… Expand
  34. Mikehunt97
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behindAbsolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behind Nas's King's Disease. I rate this album an 11/10. Masterpiece.… Expand
  35. adamdg3353
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Music To Be Murdered By is easily the best Eminem album in seven years. Darkness is a lyrically brilliant track with a great message about gun control, and the whole song is a double entendre. Eminem's latest release features a couple of disappointing tracks, but the album is amazing in general. This project has features from both new and old artists, and should appeal to many audiences.Music To Be Murdered By is easily the best Eminem album in seven years. Darkness is a lyrically brilliant track with a great message about gun control, and the whole song is a double entendre. Eminem's latest release features a couple of disappointing tracks, but the album is amazing in general. This project has features from both new and old artists, and should appeal to many audiences.

    Favourite tracks: Unaccomodating, Those Kinda Nights, Godzilla, Darkness, Leaving Heaven, Yah Yah, Stepdad, Little Engine, Lock It Up, I Will

    Least favourite tracks: Never Love Again, Farewell    … Expand
  36. ChunkDump
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    the Album is a breathe of fresh air in some cases its a little underwhelming. its Eminem. speaking his mind, not giving two **** this project keep it going!
  37. 3katsiMe
    Dec 24, 2020
    6
    It has really good songs, yes. But some of the songs in here are truly awful. The best songs are some of the best songs he’s ever put out in the past half decade, but the presence of the terrible songs really hinders me giving it a positive review.
  38. Martina99
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I like a lot this album and the production is perfectly! The beats are insane and vocals flawless of Eminem as usual!
  39. RapListener
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
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  40. Maanilo
    Jan 20, 2021
    3
    Whenever Eminem does not have a specific topic to talk about, He starts to diss everybody to get the spotlight.
    Someone has to remind him that music needs rhythm.
  41. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Not one bad song here. Every song bumps, and they are without a doubt Eminem's best songs lyrically, this shows how much he abuses multisyllabic rhyming, punchlines and double/triple entendres. It's been over a year since this album came out and I'm still figuring out new meanings for certain lyrics. It also came out on my Birthday, so that's a plus.
  42. amr23
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Best album since The Eminem Show. This Album, Recovery and the Eminem Show are Eminem's Best.
  43. 44839247
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This album probably the best since Revival , but i hope em could make a bettter album lmao , i don't know lmao , anyway i give it a 10
  44. Ali00723
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This album is the best album in 2020 and when i lesson the song i understand shady is back
  45. DunyG
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    People like you exist
    Groups other than yours persist
    Fantano is awesome
    Eminem is stinky
    This future is wholesome
    Please, this isn't kinky
  46. Useguy8
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A phenomenal album it shows Eminem in his peak lyricism he has jaw dropping speeds in his last verse on Godzilla intense emotional tracks like Leaving Heaven and Darkness and although some may not like every song that is subjective and as well gets made up for by insane lyricism… Expand
  47. HeavyCRH
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    SJWs once again trying to take down eminem, maybe next time cause Shady is back with
    Great Lyrics, Great Beats, Great Hooks, Great Features..... Great Album.
  48. L_P
    Jun 30, 2021
    1
    The laziness that is shown and the reviews from fans show how this man can make an hour long album with him saying different diseases,the only song I can stand is Godzilla,but like Anthony fantano says"NOT Good." It's hilarious that there are zero negative reviews
  49. EvanKilter
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    Nem Nem still be mad, but at least he (WAS) going in the right direction with this one. Avoids the kamikaze effect

    Favorites: Darkness, Yah Yah, You Gon Learn, Godzilla, I Will, Never Love Again, Little Engine, Marsh, Lock It Up, Leaving Heaven (VERSE 3)

    Least Favorites: THE REST (Premonition has a great beat as well as no regrets having one, they're boring
  50. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    6
    actually a decent album from Eminem his first more positive than a negative album in 7 years and might be a good change of form for him if he doesn't **** it up with the next album
  51. pR1MdAL
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It’s been more than a year, and I still cannot stop listen, the rhyme schemes, the worldplay and the way Em is having so much fun with MTBMB is amazing
  52. Ahan786
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    MTBMB is Marshall's best work since MMLP2 In fact I would say this is his best album in terms of production. All of the features are great. There is all type of songs in the album you can vibe to... If you love lyricism (wordplay, bars , metaphors) you should definitely go for this. The Album is a masterpiece.
  53. PatchWurk777
    Dec 7, 2021
    4
    If Eminem stayed consistent with the whole Alfred Hitchcock theme this could have been amazing, or even just telling a story in some songs like he did in Stan or Framed, but he decided to go with a semi rant on the music genre that not only ends up on the mediocre side of the sound, but remains just a rephrasing of what he said in Kamikaze. This isn't to say that every song on thisIf Eminem stayed consistent with the whole Alfred Hitchcock theme this could have been amazing, or even just telling a story in some songs like he did in Stan or Framed, but he decided to go with a semi rant on the music genre that not only ends up on the mediocre side of the sound, but remains just a rephrasing of what he said in Kamikaze. This isn't to say that every song on this album is mid, Godzilla and No Regrets are some of Eminem's best songs, but those are the only notable GOAT songs.… Expand
  54. Jivansh
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Best Album of 2020 according to me. Amazing production, and great rap. Another great album by Rap God himself. Definitely Eminem Top 5.
  55. Lucas_Von
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    Its been a while since eminem dropped a satisfactory album (MMLP2). The last two albums felt unfinished but this one certainly didnt. The only problem was the average beats and eminems lifeless voice. Other than that, i loved it!
  56. matsdumb
    Jan 24, 2022
    6
    I'm kinda surprised that the user score is so high, I thought even Eminem's own fans would've seen that this album isn't particularly strong. This isn't a masterpiece or a ten and there's a reason why the critics score is lower than the user's
  57. Rumor723
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I could swallow a bottle of alcohol and I’ll feel like Godzilla Better hit the deck like the card dealer
  58. CeazyEU
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Eminem proved he is one of the greats, because of his longevity and his phenomenal lyrical abilities.
  59. Will-
    Sep 5, 2022
    7
    Not his best work but not his worst. I likes the song darkness because of its message and song like those kinda nights with had a catchy hook
  60. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    5
    An another classic It has everything from the lyrics eminem is known for to the flow
  61. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    You **** who say this album is trash can suck my **** , MTBMB is great, and the side b is fire too.
  62. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruinzinho, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  63. Shac
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Keyed front to back. Album is composite of his previous albums in some way but done on an a level nonpareil
  64. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Music to be murdered by is the best album Eminem has released since the Marshall Mathers LP2, but it doesn't change the fact that it is still a bloaded and messy project with a handfull of good tracks.

    Best track: Darkness
    Worst track: Stepdad (the chorus is trash!)
    Best feature: Juice WRLD or Royce da 5'9
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.
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